Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for secret WWII sacrifice
While travelling in Kunming, southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a Chinese-Malaysian woman unexpectedly came across photos of her late grandfather showcased in a public exhibit. The display celebrated the historical contributions of overseas Chinese machinists who...
Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December
A new route connecting Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong will fully open in December this year with the completion of a key section of the long-awaited Central Kowloon Route, the city’s transport chief has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan...
US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1
A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear will embolden pro-Iran armed factions. Coalition troops deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014...
In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former father-in-law enlisted his two sons to help him murder the 28-year-old and dispose of her dismembered body after he became “extremely resentful and angry” over her insistence on selling a HK$72 million (US$9.2 million)...
Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead
Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period since records began in 1980. A total of 112 companies raised US$48.4 billion on Hong Kong’s main board during the first...
Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead
Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period since records began in 1980. A total of 112 companies raised US$48.4 billion on Hong Kong’s main board during the first...
EU weighs sweeping new trade powers against China before make-or-break October
Brussels and Berlin are steeling themselves for a make-or-break October with China, as the mood towards Beijing hardens in both capitals. The month ahead could help set the course of the increasingly thorny EU-China relationship for years to come, as Europe gears up...
China’s DeepSeek open-sources tools to help Huawei chips supplant Nvidia in AI
Chinese biopharma’s global expansion
Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy
China’s R&D spending hits record 2.8% of GDP, beating OECD average for the first time
US social media users urge Koreans to unmask Cornell sexual assault suspect Winston Lee
US social media users urge Koreans to unmask Cornell sexual assault suspect Winston Lee
Chinese firms trail global peers on profits, but AI power boom offers bright spot: Natixis
Chinese firms trail global peers on profits, but AI power boom offers bright spot: Natixis
There’s been buzz around Carney for a prize long coveted by Trump